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See A Crutchers Affidavit

A 5 oclock P.M. Mr Cody the only man killed was heard to say that he was going to send some of the Leaguers to Hill that night, was cleaning his gun when he made this remark. (See Alex Adams Affidavit)

Two cold. men living near town were seen loading their guns late in the evening and when asked what they were going to do, replied that they were going to town.
(See J.M. Cunins affidavit)

George Youngman (cold.) was seen late in the evening riding towards town on a mule carrying three guns. He was much excited and said Mr Bliss had been attacked.
(See L.M. Lewis Affidavit)

But the most palpable evidence of preperation on the Conservative side for a surprise and attack on the League is found in the following narrative. I heard some Conservative colored men just before the fight